I am now approaching another trip to Ireland, so it’s about time I posted a summary of our last trip. In July, 2015, we went on a family trip to Capetown, South Africa. It had nothing to do with my family history journey. The primary goal was to go somewhere interesting and check off another continent. Just Antarctica left to visit!
It was a great trip. I would recommend it. We lucked out with fantastic weather in what normally would have been a cool, rainy period. We enjoyed the coast, the city, and ventured inland for some great sightseeing. The Cape of Good Hope, several wineries, an overnight at Inverdoorn Game Reserve, a cheetah sanctuary, and many more sights.
Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, was quite a moving experience. Climbing Table Mountain was a real adventure. We somehow picked a fairly challenging trail. We made it, but it wasn’t pretty. It was a steeper climb than I imagined. Being overdressed didn’t help. Next time, we will take the cable car.
That’s the short version of a long trip. Now it’s time to focus on my daughter’s upcoming wedding and a subsequent trip to Ireland with two of my brothers.
